05/19/2025
“She knew she loved him when ‘home’ went from being a place to being a person.” —E. Leventhal
Connor, this last year with you has been a blessing, an answered prayer, and a dream come true. I’m grateful for you, the experiences I have with you, the memories I make with you, the laughter you induce, the confidence you help me discover, the hardships we get through together, and the pure joy you bring into my life.
You’ve shown me deep, honest, real love. You’ve given me nothing but loyalty, comfort, safety, adventure, friendship and love. You create space for me in your life, and you protect that space. You allow me to fall into you, completely and unapologetically. You let me go on my rabbit hole rants, support every one of my dreams, and prioritize me. You know how to communicate and have patience with me, how to advocate for me and how to support me. You provide for me in every way I need, and more. You move mountains for me, and you love me in all of the right ways.
I’ll never forget the first time we met, our first official date (what a game!), the first time you told me that you loved me, you buying your first house - our first home, and so many more core memories. You are everything I prayed for, and more. You entered my life, and influenced it in all of the best ways. You make me a better me. I love that I’m able to grow older with you by my side, my best friend, my confidant, the love of my life.
I love you, Connor. Happy one year anniversary, I wouldn’t have it any other way. 😘
“Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.” —Antoine de Saint-Exupery